講義名 日本経済論（英）Ⅱ　≪◇学部≫
講義開講時期 後期
曜日･時限 水５
単位数 2

担当教員
氏名
河越　正明

学習目標(到達目標) Students can explain economic aspects of the selected topics of the Japanese economy based on solid understanding of basic economic and statistical tools.

DP and CP codes: 1，2，3，4, 5，8
授業概要(教育目的) I will explain how to use economic and statistical tools to understand the selected topics of the Japanese economy, utilizing my experience of working for the Government. I expect the attendants to build an attitude to think actual developments of the economy from economists' perspectives.
授業計画表
 
回項目内容
第1回Introduction to the courseGive a guidance on the course.
<preparation> 2 hour
Download the slides from EconLink and read them.
<review> 2 hour.
Read articles on economic affairs.
第2回Lecture 1: Macroeconomic overviewDraw an overall picture of the Japanese economy based on the SNA.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review an SNA part of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the SNA data downloadable from the CAO HP.
第3回Discussion 1: Macroeconomic overviewStudy further the contents of the Lecture 1, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第4回Lecture 2: IS balanceStudy developments and implications of IS balance of the economy.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review an SNA and Balance of Payments part of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant data downloadable from the CAO and MOF/BOJ HP.
第5回Discussion 2: IS balanceStudy further the contents of the Lecture 2, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第6回Discussion 3: Trade IssuesStudy developments of past and current trade issues and what are the real issues.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review a trade part of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant data downloadable from the CAO and MOF/BOJ HP.
第7回Discussion 3: Trade IssuesStudy further the contents of the Lecture 3, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第8回Lecture 4: Monetary PolicyStudy effectiveness of monetary policies.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review relevant parts of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant statistics downloadable from the BOJ HP.
第9回Discussion 4: Monetary PolicyStudy further the contents of the Lecture 4, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第10回Lecture 5: Fiscal PolicyStudy effectiveness of fiscal policies, and fiscal sustainability.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review fiscal policy parts of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant statistics downloadable from the MOF HP.
第11回Discussion 5: Fiscal PolicyStudy further the contents of the Lecture 5, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第12回Lecture 6: ProductivityStudy possible reasons for low productivity growth and its macroeconomic implications.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review relevant parts of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant statistics downloadable from the CAO/BOJ/METI HP.
第13回Discussion 5: ProductivityStudy further the contents of the Lecture 6, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第14回ReviewReview what are leaned from this course, based on Q&As.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for questions of the topics covered in the course.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第15回Exam with its explanationGive the exam of the course (60 min.) and explanation of possible answers (30 min.).
授業形式 A usual lecture will be given biweekly. Each lecture will be followed by a student presentation session the next week. Some group works will be assigned.
評価方法
定期試験 レポート 小テスト 授業への
参画度 		その他 合計
50% 0% 0% 50% 0% 100%
評価の特記事項 The group works will account for 50 percent, and the rest will be evaluated by a written exam.
テキスト Some supplementary materials will be distributed or uploaded during the course.
参考文献 吉野直行・マイケル ラクトリン・中馬宏之・麻生良文・中東雅樹・中田真佐男,
『英語で学ぶ日本経済』, 有斐閣, 2010年, 2,700円（税抜）

David Flath, The Japanese Economy, Oxford University Press, 2014.
オフィスアワー(授業相談) I will be available from 3 to 4pm on Friday at my office (Bld. 8, 3-22).
事前学習の内容など，学生へのメッセージ Please try to read an English newspaper article on the Japanese economy at least once a week.